Interior window frame painting in Exeter
Professional interior window frame painting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£135
Typical Duration
1-2.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Interior window frames painted with clean edges, smooth finish, and proper prep. Filled, sanded, and two coats applied for a fresh, lasting result.
Bright Windows, Fresh Rooms
Scruffy window frames drag down the whole room. Fresh white (or your chosen colour) makes windows look crisp and lets more light in - or at least makes it feel that way. It's one of those details that lifts the entire space.
💡 Pro tip: Window frames take more punishment than most paintwork - condensation, temperature changes, opening and closing wear. Quality paint and proper prep mean the difference between frames that look good for years and frames that peel and chip within months.
Why Professional Window Painting Matters
Anyone can paint a window frame. Getting clean glass edges and a smooth finish without drips takes skill.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Clean straight line at glass edge | Paint all over the glass |
| Smooth finish, no brush marks or drips | Streaky, drippy, lumpy |
| Filled and sanded before painting | Cracks and gaps showing through |
| Opening sections painted carefully | Windows painted shut |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Prep | Fill gaps and holes, sand smooth, clean surface |
| Prime | Undercoat if needed (bare wood or colour change) |
| Paint | Two coats with clean edges, smooth finish |
📦 You're Left With
- Crisp, clean window frames
- No paint on the glass
- Smooth, durable finish
Pricing Guide
| Window Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single standard window | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Large or bay window | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| French doors or multiple windows | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-£135 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Price assumes standard condition frames - heavily damaged or multiple layers of old paint take longer.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Room refresh - windows looking tired and yellowed
✅ Just redecorated walls - complete the job properly
✅ Selling your house - scruffy frames put buyers off
✅ New windows - protect them from day one
Why Choose Us for Interior window frame painting in Exeter?
Clean cut-in line at glass edge
Smooth finish with no brush marks
Filled and sanded before painting
Durable paint that handles condensation
What to Expect
Step 1: Prep & Fill
I fill any gaps around the frame, cracks in the wood, or old screw holes. Sand smooth when dry and clean off all dust.
Step 2: Undercoat (If Needed)
Bare wood or big colour changes get an undercoat. Gives a proper base and helps the top coat cover evenly.
Step 3: Two Top Coats
Two coats of paint applied carefully. Clean edges at the glass, smooth finish on the frame. Work systematically so nothing gets missed.
🔧 DIY Tips
Painting your own window frames? Here's how to get it right:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- 1 inch angled brush (small brush for detail)
- Decorator's filler and filling knife
- Fine sandpaper (120 grit)
- Masking tape (optional - I don't use it)
- Sugar soap for cleaning
- Paint (water-based or oil-based)
🎨 Surface prep
- Clean frames thoroughly with sugar soap
- Fill any gaps, cracks, or holes with decorator's filler
- Let filler dry completely (couple of hours)
- Sand smooth - you shouldn't see or feel the filler
- Wipe down to remove dust
🖌️ Painting technique
- Work from top to bottom (frame, then sill)
- For casement windows, paint in this order: rebates (where glass sits), opening sections, frame, sill
- Use very light pressure near glass - don't flood the edge
- Brush along the wood grain, not across it
- Two thin coats beat one thick coat
- Don't close the windows until paint is fully dry
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not filling gaps and cracks first
- Painting with dirty, greasy frames
- Overloading the brush (causes drips)
- Painting windows in wrong order (getting paint on wet sections)
- Closing windows before paint is dry
- Skipping the undercoat on bare wood
💡 Pro trick: You don't need masking tape if you've got a steady hand and a good brush. In fact, tape often causes more problems - paint bleeds under it and you get ridges when you peel it off. Practice cutting-in freehand on a piece of scrap wood first. Once you've got the technique, it's faster and neater than tape.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Paint choice matters: Water-based (acrylic) is low-odour and quick-drying. Oil-based (gloss) is more durable and handles condensation better, but smells stronger and takes longer to dry. For bathrooms and kitchens where condensation is an issue, oil-based wins. For bedrooms and living rooms, water-based is fine.
Doing all the woodwork in a room? Get the skirting, doors, and window frames done together - I'm already set up and you'll save on the callout cost.
Victorian or Georgian windows? Original sash windows have loads of detail and take longer to paint properly, but they're a feature worth doing right. The glazing bars especially need careful work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you paint window frames without getting paint on the glass?
Yes - careful cutting-in technique and a steady hand. I use a thin brush and work right to the edge of the glass without touching it. Any tiny mistakes get scraped off with a blade while the paint is wet. Your glass stays clean.
Do you paint the whole frame or just what shows?
I paint everything you can see when the window is closed - the frame, the opening sections, and the sill. Don't usually paint the exterior side (that's a separate job needing different paint and access). Just the interior visible bits.
Can you paint uPVC window frames?
Not usually recommended - uPVC doesn't take paint well and it tends to peel. If you really want to change the colour, it needs special uPVC paint and meticulous prep. For wooden frames, no problem - that's standard work.
How long before I can close the windows after painting?
Touch dry in a couple of hours, but I'd wait 24 hours before closing them properly. If you close too soon, the paint sticks to itself and you'll hear it crack open next time. Crack a window for ventilation if needed, just don't fully close and latch it.
Will the paint smell up my room?
Modern water-based paints have very low odour - barely noticeable after a few hours. Oil-based paints smell stronger and linger for a day or two. I use water-based unless you specifically want oil-based for its durability. Either way, keep windows open while it dries.
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